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As a parent that has a child in an in home day care that doesn't nap or stay quiet with activities while the other napped? I have this 4 year old that doesn't listen to squat. In order to get him to sleep 15 minutes I need to sit next to him until he falls asleep. He always says he needs to go potty so he can get up and walk around yet not go potty. He knows I will never say he can't go. So he milks it.
I'm so over it. I feel he has outgrown my prism about 8 months ago. His mother is due to have a baby next month too.
Thoughts? Suggestions?

If he won't accept quiet alternatives to napping then have mom find other care. My youngest goes to an in home care and that's what she does. The young ones nap and those who have grown out of naps will read or color or play quietly in another room

He may not nap anymore. Every child is different. I'd let him go into another room and watch a TV show or movie during nap time. Does he have a Leap Pad or a Nintendo DS? Maybe tell the Mom to get him one so he can play games on that to keep him calm and quiet.

Sounds like he needs to be with older kids that don't take naps. When he asks to go potty can you say, "In 10 minutes" and then wait to see if he asks again. He is lying to you to manipulate. Have you told the parents so you can devise a plan they are ok with? Sounds like you are ready to close to end the frustration that has replaced your joy when you first started. Make plans and goals and take action.

We put on a movie at quiet time. The kids either sleep or stay up and watch the movie. It's not easy, we'll take them out and make them sit in the time out chair or move their mat where they can't see the tv if they're not quiet.

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